1943 -- DEATH CLAIMS REV. MESSAMER -- Relatives in this community received word Monday of the death of Rev. O. E. Messamer, former resident of the Panther neighborhood and well known throughout the county. He passed away Monday in a hospital at Osceola, Indiana, where he had been holding a pastorate for a number of years. Rev. Messamer underwent an operation three weeks ago and information received here is to the effect that he never improved. The body will be shipped back to the old home and according to present arrangements funeral services will be held at the Church of the Brethren Friday afternoon. Rev. Messamer was 62 years of age and is survived by his wife and several children. He has been pastor at several places in Colorado and Indiana since leaving Adel.

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1943 -- DEATH CLAIMS REV. MESSAMER -- Relatives in this community received word Monday of the death of Rev. O. E. Messamer, former resident of the Panther neighborhood and well known throughout the county. He passed away Monday in a hospital at Osceola, Indiana, where he had been holding a pastorate for a number of years. Rev. Messamer underwent an operation three weeks ago and information received here is to the effect that he never improved. The body will be shipped back to the old home and according to present arrangements funeral services will be held at the Church of the Brethren Friday afternoon. Rev. Messamer was 62 years of age and is survived by his wife and several children. He has been pastor at several places in Colorado and Indiana since leaving Adel.